SDR 96ZZZX5722

Service difficulty report · Cylinder · Cessna 172

Difficulty date
November 7, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172
Engine
Cont O300A
Part
Cylinder
Part number
653426A13
Condition
Excess Wear
Location
Exh Guide
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

THIS FACILITY INSTALLED SIX CYL ASSEMBLIES PREASSEMBLED BY TCM ON AN O300A ENGINE (CESSNA 172). ENGINE WAS OPERATED ON 80/87 AVIATION FUEL AND AEROSHELL 80 MINERAL OIL. AFTER 14 HOURS TOTAL TIME IN SERVICE (TWO MONTHS ELAPSED TIME) LOW COMPRESSION WAS EXPERIENCED ON THREE CYLINDERS. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED EXHAUST GUIDES WORN BEYOND LIMITS IN ALL SIX CYLINDERS. .007L TO APPROXIMATELY .014L AT THE COMBUSTION END.

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